It’s merely an interesting and beautiful variation rather than a worrisome thing, said Dr. Michael Treece, a St. Luke’s Hospital pediatrician. I would be tempted to leave those fingers in place. I realize children would tease each other over the slightest things, and having extra digits on each hand is more than slight. But imagine what sort of a pianist a 12-fingered person would be. Imagine what sort of a flamenco guitarist. If nothing else, think of their typing skills.
Who knew you could make this kind of money off of goofy viral videos? According to the news report, $100,000 of the money came from YouTube advertising, the other $50k same from other deals. Wow.
“David After Dentist” video on YouTube nets the DeVore family a handsome sum.
“We are a group of professionals,” said Alan Poindexter, a NASA commander, during a visit to Tokyo, when asked about the consequences if astronauts boldly went where no others have been.
“We treat each other with respect and we have a great working relationship. Personal relationships are not … an issue,” said a serious-faced Mr Poindexter. “We don’t have them and we won’t.”